Congregation B'nai Emunah | Tulsa
Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. we gather for traditional daily prayer. Additionally, those who are mourning a loved one or observing the anniversary of a loss (yahrtzeit) can use this opportunity to recite communal Mourner’s Kaddish.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Brady Corbet’s epic film, The Brutalist, was rightly honored in this year’s awards season. The protagonist, Laszlo Toth, is a peculiar hero, both hollowed and enriched by the experience of suffering. The film feels like a window on the Jewish psyche, forcing us to consider the place of Jews in the Western World, as both perennial target and indispensable creator.
The film is now available on Amazon Prime for a modest fee. Please let us know if you have any difficulty locating the program.
Difficult films deserve thoughtful conversation. Film and television enthusiasts David Blatt and Alice Blue begin each session with a summary of the featured material, which means that you’ll be able to follow the conversation even if you have to delay your viewing of the material itself. After that, it’s questions and comments from the Zoom Room audience.
Join the moderated discussion in the Synagogue Zoom Room. The Zoom meeting ID is 918 583 7121, and the session will conclude at 8:00 p.m. If there is a film or broadcast you would like to screen, please call Richie Bolusky, Synagogue Program Director, at (918) 583-7121 with your suggestions.
Experience a musical Shabbat evening with songs and storytelling starting at 5:30 p.m. This inclusive and accessible event is an ideal introduction to Shabbat traditions, welcoming participants of all ages and backgrounds. After services, we’ll enjoy a beautiful Shabbat dinner together starting at 6:15 p.m. The evening will conclude with a special Shabbat Talks speaker at 7:00 p.m. to discuss a relevant topic of interest to our community. Reserve your spot at the Shabbat table by registering on the dinner registration link below.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we celebrate Shabbat through song, Torah study, and fellowship. These services, available both in-person and via Zoom, offer a chance to mark anniversaries, celebrate milestones, and engage in our congregation's ritual life.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
The Synagogue welcomes Adam Silvera to discuss his third book of the USA Today and #1 New York Times mega-bestselling They Both Die at the End series. Adam Silvera will be in conversation with Karl Jones, an interdisciplinary artist, curator, and storyteller who recently completed a five-year arts residency within the Tulsa Artist Fellowship. For more information and to purchase tickets for this event, please visit, magiccitybooks.com/events.
Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. we gather for traditional daily prayer. Additionally, those who are mourning a loved one or observing the anniversary of a loss (yahrtzeit) can use this opportunity to recite communal Mourner’s Kaddish.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we celebrate Shabbat through song, Torah study, and fellowship. These services, available both in-person and via Zoom, offer a chance to mark anniversaries, celebrate milestones, and engage in our congregation's ritual life.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. we gather for traditional daily prayer. Additionally, those who are mourning a loved one or observing the anniversary of a loss (yahrtzeit) can use this opportunity to recite communal Mourner’s Kaddish.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Dust off your cowboy boots and grab your Stetsons! The Synagogue is thrilled to announce the return of its annual fundraiser, Holy Hoedown, Thursday, May 22 at 5:30 pm. This high-energy evening will bring together community from all walks of life—our preschool families, supporters of our refugee resettlement work, and participants in our many programs—to celebrate and support the vital work of The Synagogue.
This boot-scootin’ event will feature live music by Jacob Tovar and his All-Star Band, lively two-step dance lessons, and a delicious fried chicken feast. Families and friends will enjoy an evening filled with entertainment, kids programming, and a silent auction, all while honoring the incredible lay leadership that keeps our community thriving.
Co-chaired by Carly Finer and Brae Riley, Holy Hoedown is The Synagogue’s only annual fundraising event, making its success essential to our mission. Sponsorships start at $250, which includes admission for two adults and two children (under 13). Your generosity directly supports every aspect of our work, from education to social action initiatives and beyond.
So grab your Western chic and get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and giving back. Tickets and sponsorship details are available at tulsagogue.com/hoedown or the registration box below.
Mason “Maci” Olivia Zelkind, daughter of Deborah and Garrett Zelkind, will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, May 24th, 2025. This date corresponds with the 26th day of Iyar, 5785. She is the youngest sister to Nathan (Cami), Joshua and Gavin. Mason is the granddaughter of Joseph and Judy (of blessed memory) Kleiner of Tulsa, OK, Glen and Bobbie Zelkind of Aurora, CO and Bennie Zelkind of Louisville, KY.
Mason is a seventh-grade honor student at Jenks Middle School. She plays clarinet in the school band and has a deep passion for art, taking private lessons to refine her skills. Mason loves animals and has a unique talent for identifying dog breeds. But above all, her favorite way to spend her free time is with her best friends-her brothers.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rabbi Dan Kaiman and Morah Sara Levitt for providing a warm, nurturing and always engaging education. A special thank you to Greg Raskin for his unwavering patience, infectious humor, and invaluable tutoring skills.
The community is invited to join the Zelkind family for services at 9:30 a.m. in person at Congregation B’nai Emunah or in the synagogue Zoom room. The meeting ID is, as always, 918-583-7121.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we celebrate Shabbat through song, Torah study, and fellowship. These services, available both in-person and via Zoom, offer a chance to mark anniversaries, celebrate milestones, and engage in our congregation's ritual life.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. we gather for traditional daily prayer. Additionally, those who are mourning a loved one or observing the anniversary of a loss (yahrtzeit) can use this opportunity to recite communal Mourner’s Kaddish.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we celebrate Shabbat through song, Torah study, and fellowship. These services, available both in-person and via Zoom, offer a chance to mark anniversaries, celebrate milestones, and engage in our congregation's ritual life.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Seniors from all over the community are invited to join Rabbi Kaiman for a learning session and lunch provided by Zarrow Pointe, starting at 11:30 a.m. Reserve your spot by contacting the Synagogue at 918-583-7121 or registering on the link below. Please check-in at Zarrow Pointe Town Center and you will be directed to the Dining Hall for the learning seminar.
Lyla Mackenzie Hammer-Woller, daughter of Stevan Woller and Courtney Hammer, will be called to the Torah as B'nai Mitzvah on Saturday morning, May 3rd, 2025 at Congregation B'nai Emunah. This date corresponds with the 5th day of Iyar, 5785.
Lyla is a student at Edison Preparatory Middle School after completing education starting with Mizel Jewish Day School and Patrick Henry grade school. She is blessed with 3 wonder sisters and a great brother, Solomon & Sarah Woller, Avery Hammer and Aliyana Grace.
Lyla enjoys swinging out back, morning, noon and night while listening to music and singing along. When not swinging, she delights in her brother teaching her chess and riding skateboard. Lyla's next favorite thing is shopping with her sister Sarah. Lyla is thrilled to be studying with Alin Avitan and Morah Levitt along with realizing the importance of a Jewish education.
The community is invited to join Lyla and her family for services at 9:30 a.m. in person at Congregation B'nai Emunah or in the Synagogue Zoom Room. The meeting ID is, as always, 918 583 7121.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we celebrate Shabbat through song, Torah study, and fellowship. These services, available both in-person and via Zoom, offer a chance to mark anniversaries, celebrate milestones, and engage in our congregation's ritual life.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Our four-part in-person reading group, Moral Clarity in an Age of Confusion, concludes on Thursday, May 1, at noon. Through the writings of political philosopher Hannah Arendt and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, we’re exploring how individuals and communities respond to moral crisis, resist apathy, and uphold conscience in dark times. Each session will engage with short, powerful readings.
In our final session, we’ll turn toward the possibility of renewal. We’ll read an excerpt from Arendt’s essay “Truth and Politics,” where she warns of the dangers that arise when facts are undermined by ideology. Alongside this, we’ll read the introduction or first chapter of The Dignity of Difference by Rabbi Sacks, which affirms the possibility of building a just world through dignity, dialogue, and shared moral language. Together, we’ll ask: Can truth survive in the public square? And what is the Jewish contribution to rebuilding trust in our time?
Bring your lunch (vegetarian-only, please) along with an open mind. Printouts will be provided or available by email upon RSVP.
Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. we gather for traditional daily prayer. Additionally, those who are mourning a loved one or observing the anniversary of a loss (yahrtzeit) can use this opportunity to recite communal Mourner’s Kaddish.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we celebrate Shabbat through song, Torah study, and fellowship. These services, available both in-person and via Zoom, offer a chance to mark anniversaries, celebrate milestones, and engage in our congregation's ritual life.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
As we move from Passover to Yom HaShoah, the third of our four-part in-person reading group, Moral Clarity in an Age of Confusion, takes place on Thursday, April 24, at noon. Through the writings of political philosopher Hannah Arendt and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, we’ll explore how individuals and communities respond to moral crisis, resist apathy, and uphold conscience in dark times.
This week, we return to Arendt’s most famous concept—the “banality of evil”—through her analysis of Adolf Eichmann’s behavior and psychology in Eichmann in Jerusalem, Chapter 15: “Eichmann’s Mind.” We’ll contrast this with Rabbi Sacks’s chapter “Restoring Morality” from Morality, which calls for re-grounding ethics in relationships, responsibility, and covenant. Our conversation will ask: What happens when people stop thinking for themselves, and how can we recover moral courage?
Bring your lunch (vegetarian-only, please) and an open mind. Printouts will be provided or available by email upon registration.
Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. we gather for traditional daily prayer. Additionally, those who are mourning a loved one or observing the anniversary of a loss (yahrtzeit) can use this opportunity to recite communal Mourner’s Kaddish.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Our tradition speaks of the extraordinary power that exists when a group of people gathers for prayer. On holidays we gather in a traditional form that mirrors our Shabbat observances. Each morning will begin at 9:30 a.m. These services will include Torah readings tied to the season, messages associated with the Holiday and Passover friendly sweet-treats at the conclusion. A Yizkor (Memorial) service will be added to our observance at 11:00 a.m. on April 20. As always, all services are available for hybrid participation on Zoom.
Yom Tov oneg generously sponsored by Carol Brouse Windland and Brian Brouse.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we celebrate Shabbat through song, Torah study, and fellowship. These services, available both in-person and via Zoom, offer a chance to mark anniversaries, celebrate milestones, and engage in our congregation's ritual life.
A Yizkor (Memorial) service will be added to our observance at 11:00 a.m. on April 20. .
Yom Tov oneg generously sponsored by Carol Brouse Windland and Brian Brouse.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Join us for a Shabbat gathering crafted for babies and their families. Revel in the joy of singing songs, playing games, and savoring a delightful Shabbat dinner. It's an excellent opportunity to establish and embrace your own family traditions. While no reservation is required for the celebration, we ask you to secure your spot for the meal by registering on the link below.
As we move from Passover to Yom HaShoah, the second of our four-part in-person reading group, Moral Clarity in an Age of Confusion, takes place on Thurssday, April 17 at noon. Through the writings of political philosopher Hannah Arendt and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, we’ll explore how individuals and communities respond to moral crisis, resist apathy, and uphold conscience in dark times.
Our second session will explore how loneliness and disconnection create fertile ground for extremism and ideological conformity. We’ll read a brief section from The Origins of Totalitarianism in which Hannah Arendt describes loneliness as the precondition for totalitarian rule, and pair it with Rabbi Sacks’s reflections in Morality, Chapter 7: “The Return of Tribalism.” Together, we’ll consider how the breakdown of community, trust, and shared narrative continues to shape our world today.
As this session falls during Passover, a Kosher for Passover lunch will be provided. Printouts will be provided or available by email upon registration.
Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. we gather for traditional daily prayer. Additionally, those who are mourning a loved one or observing the anniversary of a loss (yahrtzeit) can use this opportunity to recite communal Mourner’s Kaddish.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Our tradition speaks of the extraordinary power that exists when a group of people gathers for prayer. On holidays we gather in a traditional form that mirrors our Shabbat observances. Each morning will begin at 9:30 a.m. These services will include Torah readings tied to the season, messages associated with the Holiday and Passover friendly sweet-treats at the conclusion. A Yizkor (Memorial) service will be added to our observance at 11:00 a.m. on April 20. As always, all services are available for hybrid participation on Zoom.
Yom Tov oneg generously sponsored by Carol Brouse Windland and Brian Brouse.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Join Synagogue members, friends, and newcomers to Tulsa for a joyful celebration of the most important event in Jewish history. The seder will feature singing, storytelling, and moving music from the Synagogue’s Klay Kodesh musical ensemble. In-person reservations are limited. To register, please call the Synagogue office at (918) 583-7121 during regular business hours, or register on the link below. Starting time is 6:00 p.m. We’ll close at 9:00 p.m. The Zoom Room access number is 918 583 7121.
Our tradition speaks of the extraordinary power that exists when a group of people gathers for prayer. On holidays we gather in a traditional form that mirrors our Shabbat observances. Each morning will begin at 9:30 a.m. These services will include Torah readings tied to the season, messages associated with the Holiday and Passover friendly sweet-treats at the conclusion. A Yizkor (Memorial) service will be added to our observance at 11:00 a.m. on April 20. As always, all services are available for hybrid participation on Zoom.
Yom Tov oneg generously sponsored by Carol Brouse Windland and Brian Brouse.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we celebrate Shabbat through song, Torah study, and fellowship. These services, available both in-person and via Zoom, offer a chance to mark anniversaries, celebrate milestones, and engage in our congregation's ritual life.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
The multinational film, The Shop on Main Street, won an Academy award the year it was released. One of the first postwar films to deal with the Holocaust, it was properly lauded for avoiding doctrinaire pronouncements. The village in which the action unfolds shows us an intimate society of Jews and gentiles in which even collaborators are neither wholly good or bad. The final scenes are shot through with tragedy, but the film makes a case for complex wartime relationships.
The film is now available on Amazon Prime for a modest fee. Please let us know if you have any difficulty locating the program.
Difficult films deserve thoughtful conversation. Film and television enthusiasts David Blatt and Alice Blue begin each session with a summary of the featured material, which means that you’ll be able to follow the conversation even if you have to delay your viewing of the material itself. After that, it’s questions and comments from the Zoom Room audience.
Join the moderated discussion in the Synagogue Zoom Room. The Zoom meeting ID is 918 583 7121, and the session will conclude at 8:00 p.m. If there is a film or broadcast you would like to screen, please call Richie Bolusky, Synagogue Program Director, at (918) 583-7121 with your suggestions.
As we move from Passover to Yom HaShoah, join us for a four-part in-person reading group, Moral Clarity in an Age of Confusion, beginning Thursday, April 10, at noon. Through the writings of political philosopher Hannah Arendt and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, we’ll explore how individuals and communities respond to moral crisis, resist apathy, and uphold conscience in dark times.
Each session will engage with short, powerful readings—beginning with Arendt’s essay “Personal Responsibility Under Dictatorship” and Chapter 4 of Sacks’s Morality, titled “Loneliness.”
We’ll meet on Thursdays at noon (April 10, 17, 24, and May 1); bring your lunch (vegetarian-only, please) and an open mind. Printouts will be provided or available by email upon registration.
Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. we gather for traditional daily prayer. Additionally, those who are mourning a loved one or observing the anniversary of a loss (yahrtzeit) can use this opportunity to recite communal Mourner’s Kaddish.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Join us in conversation with Gretchen Rubin., author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers The Happiness Project, The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and Life in Five Senses. Rubin is one of today’s most influential observers of happiness and human nature. Her books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. She hosts the top-ranking, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, where she explores practical solutions for living a happier life. Secrets of Adulthood distills Gretchen Rubin’s key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity, and happiness. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.magiccitybooks.com/events.
Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we celebrate Shabbat through song, Torah study, and fellowship. These services, available both in-person and via Zoom, offer a chance to mark anniversaries, celebrate milestones, and engage in our congregation's ritual life.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Experience a musical Shabbat evening with songs and storytelling starting at 5:30 p.m. This inclusive and accessible event is an ideal introduction to Shabbat traditions, welcoming participants of all ages and backgrounds. Following services, we’ll enjoy a beautiful Shabbat dinner together starting at 6:15 p.m. The evening will conclude with a special Shabbat Talks speaker at 7:00 p.m. to discuss a relevant topic of interest to our community. Reserve your spot at the Shabbat table by registering on the dinner registration link below.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. we gather for traditional daily prayer. Additionally, those who are mourning a loved one or observing the anniversary of a loss (yahrtzeit) can use this opportunity to recite communal Mourner’s Kaddish.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Seniors from all over the community are invited to join Rabbi Kaiman for a learning session and lunch provided by Zarrow Pointe, starting at 11:30 a.m. Reserve your spot by contacting the Synagogue at 918-583-7121 or registering on the link below. Please check-in at Zarrow Pointe Town Center and you will be directed to the Dining Hall for the learning seminar.
Join us for this quarterly workshop to create your own ritual object related to Passover. We'll be led in a fused glass class to create our own Seder Plates just in time for Passover. Participants will be cutting their own glass pieces and placing them on the seder plate to be fused at the studio. We'll be led in this session by Theresa from Georgia's Art's and Crafts in Broken Arrow. Join us and let the magic of our holiday traditions come to life in your own hands!
Join us for the next gathering in a series of Jewish music classes for babies and their adults. We’ll blend the best of what we know about early childhood education and the joy of Jewish music for this class geared towards kiddos 2 and under with their adults. We’ll sing, dance, move, and explore together at the Synagogue. Please use the link below to indicate your attendance.
Noah and Abigail Schreier, children of Larry and Jennifer Schreier, will be called to the Torah as B’nai Mitzvah on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at the Congregation B’nai Emunah.
Noah and Abby are seventh grade students at Holland Hall. Both Noah and Abby are avid animal lovers. This is exemplified by their mitzvah project which raised $1100.00 for the Tulsa Zoo. They love sports, reading, art and eating Chinese food. They are fun outgoing kids.
Both kids have been preparing for their B’nai Mitzvah under the tutoring and guidance of Morah Kathy Sandler and Morah Sara Levitt. Both of these ladies are amazing and our family is very grateful for all of their help, love and support.
As both Noah and Abby lead the service they will be surrounded by family and friends from all over who are so excited to be there to celebrate with them.
The community is invited to join the Schreier family for services at 9:30 a.m. in-person or in the Synagogue Zoom Room. The meeting ID is, 918-583-7121.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we celebrate Shabbat through song, Torah study, and fellowship. These services, available both in-person and via Zoom, offer a chance to mark anniversaries, celebrate milestones, and engage in our congregation's ritual life.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.
The Synagogue welcomes Nicolas Lalla, founder of Tulsa Innovation Labs, on Wednesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m., for a special and free event to celebrate his new book, Reinventing the Heartland: How One City’s Inclusive Approach to Innovation and Growth Can Revive the American Dream. Drawing upon his experience in Tulsa, Lalla’s book lays out a bold and pragmatic plan for urban reinvention, showing cities how to reorient their entire civic ecosystems toward inclusive tech-led growth. Lalla provides a path forward, not just for Tulsa, but for any city ready to embrace the future. For more information, please visit magiccitybooks.com/events.